I don't know that Gailey would be dead set against canning Wanny. But, he may stay, you're right.
Is it possible that the run D issues really were mostly guy properly filling their gaps? I still want LB'ers that can adequately cover the flat and seems. I still want guys that can shed blocks and tackle. Sheppard is horrible. Watch the play at 4:49 in the 2nd to get a glimpse of how bad he is.